George Murray vs. Dave Von Ohlen — Career Comparison

George Murray built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Von Ohlen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Von Ohlen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.33 and WHIP 1.581 compared to 5.38 and 1.559 for George Murray. By the career numbers, Dave Von Ohlen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.